ZANESVILLE – Sports Medicine Zanesville will host a free sports physical clinic on Saturday, May 4. Open to all Ohio students, the event starts at 8 a.m. with physicals recommended by the Ohio High School Athletic Association prior to participation in athletics.

“This is a good opportunity for us to give back to our community and ensure that all our local student-athletes are prepared for the upcoming school year,” said Dr. James Gasparine of Sports Medicine Zanesville.

Sports Medicine Zanesville is sponsoring the event, which last year treated nearly 300 students free of charge. Gasparine and his fellow Sports Medicine Zanesville physicians and staff will volunteer their time for the May 4 event, and will be joined by six local primary care physicians and two nurse practitioners. The local volunteers include: Dr. Shelly Dunmyer, Dr. Anthony Flarey, Dr. Ronald Harvey, Dr. Maria Jamiolkowski, Dr. William Shade, Dr. Michael Zimmerer, Angie Pickens, NP and Samantha Cater, NP.

Schools are encouraged to reserve appointment times by emailing sports@orthozane.com or by calling 740-588-1089.

A link to the 2013-2014 OHSAA pre-participation physical evaluation form that all students should use can be found here: http://ohsaa.org/medicine/physicalform.htm

About Sports Medicine Zanesville

Sports Medicine Zanesville is a full-service, comprehensive, orthopaedic center, with a mission dedicated to relieving pain and restoring an active lifestyle in each patient. Sports Medicine Zanesville has a team of highly skilled, board certified orthopaedic surgeons and specialized health care professionals. For more information, visit www.smzanesville.com.

ZANESVILLE – A pair of local doctors will discuss arthritis, heat exhaustion and revised concussion guidelines for high school athletes at two free seminars in Zanesville this month.

Dr. Steven H. Kimberly of Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville will discuss arthritis at 6 p.m. Monday, April 22 on the second floor of the Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville / Sports Medicine Zanesville facility at 2854 Bell Street.

Dr. James Gasparine of Sports Medicine Zanesville, will speak at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 on heat exhaustion and the Ohio High School Athletic Association’s new regulations designed to protect young athletes from head injuries. His presentation will also be held on the second floor at 2854 Bell Street.

“Pain as a result of arthritis is one of our most common medical problems,” said Dr. Kimberly, noting that nearly 46 million Americans have arthritis. Dr. Kimberly, an orthopaedic surgeon with Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville since 1995 added: “People tend to have a lot of questions about the disease and its causes and treatments. I want to help answer those questions.”

With warmer weather around the corner and the new concussion standards becoming effective April 26, Dr. Gasparine’s seminar will educate Zanesville residents about how to recognize and prevent two common conditions associated with sports and summer.

“We want to make sure parents, coaches and the community as a whole understand and recognize the signs of concussions and follow the proper protocols,” Dr. Gasparine said. “Heat exhaustion is also an important issue as summer approaches and we want to encourage anyone with questions to attend.”

Residents interested in taking part in either discussion are encouraged to reserve their spot by emailing sports@orthozane.com or by calling 740-588-1089.

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About Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville and Sports Medicine Zanesville

Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville and Sports Medicine Zanesville are full service, comprehensive, orthopaedic centers, with a mission dedicated to relieving pain and restoring an active lifestyle in each patient. Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville and Sports Medicine Zanesville have a team of highly skilled, board certified orthopaedic surgeons and specialized health care professionals. For more information, visit www.orthozane.com or www.smzanesville.com.

Soccer moms and dads out there know it is tough to be in two places at once and it is even tougher to eat healthy on the run. As part of National Nutrition Awareness Month, we want to share some tips for how to make the right choices on the go, because diet and exercise are key to healthy bones and joints.

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics put together a list of 30 tips. Here are our 10 favorites:

• Pull the “pack-mule.” Make sure your purse, briefcase or backpack is always packed with snacks-on-the-go, such as: peanut butter and crackers, granola bars, a piece of fresh fruit or trail mix.
• Plan ahead and consider what options will be available. Choose carryout restaurants with variety to give yourself a better chance of picking a healthy meal.
• Practice portion control by ordering the regular or child-sized meal. The words “Biggie Size” are not your friend.
• Be picky when you order. It is okay to ask for a side salad instead of French fries or to order light mayo or sauces on the side.
• Limit alcohol consumption as it not only impairs your thinking and motor skills but also increases appetite.
• Add as many veggies as you want. Tomato, lettuce, peppers or other vegetables can add nutritional value to your sandwich.
• Share a regular order with a friend if you indulge in unhealthy food like French fries.
• Be weary of jumbo-sized breakfast foods like muffins and bagels. They can often contain more than twice the fat and calories of the regular size.
• Keep healthy lunch options in your desk, such as fruit, peanut butter, soup, or tuna.
• Plan your meals and track your food intake throughout the day. If a fast-food dinner is on the horizon, have a lighter lunch.

List courtesy of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, with help from “Finding Your Way to a Healthier You,” the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

To see the full list of 30 healthy eating on-the-run tips, and more nutritional information, please visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website.

Keep in mind, these tips can help you lead a healthier life, but please click on this link for a list of foods specifically designed to strengthen bones and joints.

Ohio ranked No. 8 in Gallup’s recent 2012 survey of the U.S.’s most obese states. The poll shows 29.5 percent of our state’s population is considered obese, slightly above the national average of 26.2 percent.

Obesity is defined in the poll as any person having a Body Mass Index (BMI) score of 30 or more. Our neighbors to the south, West Virginia, came in at the heaviest while Colorado ranked as the thinnest state in the United States.

Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville wants our patients to lead a healthy lifestyle with plenty of exercise and a balanced diet. We encourage you to read our previous blog posts, listed below, which have outlined our country’s obesity epidemic and tips for living a healthier life:

Don’t Wait to Lose Weight

Mickey Mouse Says No to Junk Food

Slow Down When You Chow Down

The Weight of Responsibility: America’s Obese Children

Remember that legendary advertising campaign? “Milk; it does a body good.” Well, that tagline is code for: “Calcium; it does a body good.” Calcium and Vitamin D are both critical to building strong bones, but a new study shows overloading on calcium supplements could actually be harmful.

The average person ingests enough calcium in their diet to avoid bone deterioration from deficiency. This level is about 600 milligrams per day. But recommendations indicate most adults should now target roughly 1,000 milligrams per day, with teenagers and men and women 50 years or older requiring 1,200-1,300 milligrams.

If you or a loved one is having trouble getting enough calcium from food, calcium supplements can be used in moderation. However, American Bone Health cautions that 500 milligrams is likely the maximum amount needed as a supplement to a person’s diet.

Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville recommends revisiting your diet, as simple adjustments can make a big difference. Below is a list of food to add to your shopping list along with its average calcium serving (courtesy of Go Ask Alice!):

• Milk: 300 mg (8 oz)
• Yogurt: 300 mg (8 oz)
• Cheddar cheese: 303 mg (1.5 oz)
• Tofu: 258 mg (1/2 cup)
• Chinese cabbage: 239 mg (1/2 cup)
• White beans: 113 mg (1/2 cup)
• Pinto beans: 45 mg (1/2 cup)
• Red beans: 41 mg (1/2 cup)

Our friends at American Bone Health also offer the Calcium Rule of 300 for maintaining a healthy calcium intake.